Controlling infection in British nursing homes

No

Standard

% Of homes

1

Nurse in charge is aware of notifiable and communicable diseases

and knows how to contact the community infection control team for advice

36

2

Evidence that cleaning and disinfection is effective

26

3

Staff know how to clean up excreta, blood and body fluids

10

4

Visitors report to person in charge before entering room when residents isolated for infection control

93

5

Evidence that staff handle linen safely

19

6

Evidence of safe handling and disposal of clinical waste

40

7

Evidence that sharps are handled and disposed of safely

11

8

Evidence of competent handwashing technique

24

9

Evidence that staff in contact with residents are aware of universal infection control precautions

5

10

Evidence that protective clothing exists and is used appropriately

5

11

Evidence that staff are aware of infection control aspects of caring for a resident with MRSA

19

12

Evidence that staff are aware of the infection control aspects of caring for resident with suspected or proved enteric illness

5

13

Evidence that staff are aware of infection control aspects of caring for residents with proved or suspected scabies

5

14

Evidence that staff are aware of the infection risks associated with urinary catheter management

19

15

Evidence that staff are aware of the infection risks associated with wound management

40

16

Evidence of acceptable practice in managing sharps and needlestick injuries

5